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Chico Pool Lawsuit Over E. coli Infections | San Jose News
Four families are suing Chico over deadly E. coli outbreaks at Sycamore Pool and Five-Mile Recreation Area in 2025, where kids as young as one suffered life-threatening infections — including hemolytic uremic syndrome and hospitalizations requiring dialysis. Lawyers accuse the city of ignoring water safety rules, failing to test properly, and operating without a critical sediment removal permit for decades. Despite advertising the pool as a top family destination, officials allegedly kept it open despite dangerously high bacteria levels. The families seek full medical costs and damages…
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